Class 7 - M2 - Austria, Hungary and Greece Flashcards
Which country leads the world in wine production?
France with 57 million hectoliters
Roughly 25 gallons.
What is Austria’s rank in terms of wine production?
12th
Austria has recently improved its wine industry.
What significant event affected the Austrian wine industry in 1985?
The diethylene glycol scandal
This led to a complete rebuilding of the industry.
What is the dominant white grape variety in Austria?
Grüner Veltliner
It accounts for almost one third of Austria’s vineyards.
Which river is significant for Austrian vineyards?
The Danube
The vineyards line this river similar to those in Germany and Alsace.
Name two notable wine regions in Austria.
- Wachau
- Kamptal
Other regions include Kremstal, Wagram, and Burgenland.
What is the minimum alcohol content for Qualitätswein in Austria?
> 9%
This wine comes from a single wine district.
What does DAC stand for in the context of Austrian wine?
Districtus Austriae Controllatus
It represents designated wine-growing regions.
Which Hungarian wine is known for its botrytis dessert quality?
Tokaji
This wine has been produced for centuries.
What is the primary grape variety used in Tokaji?
Furmint
Other varieties include Hárslevelű and Sárga Muskotály.
How long has wine production been documented in Greece?
6,500 years
It is one of the oldest wine-producing regions.
Which grape variety did the Ancient Greeks introduce?
Vitis vinifera
This grape thrives in temperate coastal climates.
What is the significance of the term ‘Aszú’ in Tokaji wine?
It refers to botrytised grapes
Used to create sweet wines.
True or False: Austria is known for its sweet botrytis wines.
True
Notably from varieties like Riesling.
Fill in the blank: The ancient Greeks used wine for _______.
medicinal purposes
Hippocrates prescribed wine regularly.
What is the typical sweetness level for Tokaji measured in?
Puttonyos
Levels range from three to six.
Which region in Hungary is famous for producing Tokaji?
Zemplén Mountains
Known for ideal conditions for noble rot.
What types of wine were important for ancient Macedonia?
Rhodian and Thasian wine
These wines were significant in the context of ancient Macedonian culture and trade.
What beverage suddenly became the national drink of Greece in the 1960s?
Retsina
Retsina became associated worldwide with Greece and Greek wine.
When was Greece’s first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard planted?
1963
What legislation was established in Greece in 1971 and 1972?
Appellation laws
What was introduced in Greece during the Byzantine Empire that changed wine production?
The use of wooden barrels for the production of barrel-aged wines
What was the most popular wine exported during the Byzantine Empire?
Malvasia wine
What is the significance of Dionysus in Greek mythology?
He is the god of the grape harvest, winemaking, and wine, as well as of ritual madness and fertility.
What type of container is an amphora?
A type of container developed in ancient Greece for the transport and storage of various products, mostly wine.
What is the capacity difference between an amphora and a pithos?
An amphora holds under a half-ton, typically less than 100 pounds, while a pithos holds between one-half and two and one-half tons.
What does Onomasia Proelefsis Anoteras Poiotitos (OPAP) refer to?
Appellation of Origin of Superior Quality
What are the requirements for white wines to be labeled as ‘reserve’ in Greece?
Must be two years old, spending at least six months aged in barrels.
True or False: Wines labeled as ‘Cava’ must be aged longer than wines of lesser quality.
True
What are wines under Topikos Oinos similar to?
Country wines
What is Xinomavro known for?
It is the predominant grape variety in Macedonia, has great aging potential, and a palate reminiscent of tomatoes and olives.
What characterizes the Assyrtiko grape variety?
It maintains its acidity as it ripens and is mostly island-based, native to Santorini.
Fill in the blank: The grape variety _______ is known for producing elegant, light white wines with citrus flavors.
Roditis
What is the primary region for the Kotsifalia grape variety?
Crete
What is the flavor profile of the wine produced from the Robola grape?
Smokey mineral and lemony character
What defines the Mandilaria grape variety?
It is often very tannic and frequently blended with other grapes to soften the mouthfeel.
What is significant about the Mavrodaphne grape variety?
It is blended with Black Corinth currant to produce a prized fortified dessert wine.
What grape variety is primarily grown in the Zitsa region of Epirus?
Debina
What type of wine does the Lagorthi variety produce?
Very malic and fruity wine
What is the predominant white grape in the region of Attica?
Savatiano
Savatiano is known for its excellent heat resistance.
What aroma does Savatiano display when cold fermentation is practiced?
Distant floral and fruity aroma
Cold fermentation enhances the aromatic profile of the wine.
What type of wine results from fermenting Savatiano without cooling?
Retsina or rustic unresinated wines
These wines are known for complementing Mediterranean dishes.
True or False: Savatiano is resistant to heat.
True
This characteristic makes it suitable for the climate of Attica.
Fill in the blank: Savatiano is known for its excellent _______.
heat resistance
This property is particularly beneficial in warmer climates.
How does Savatiano complement Mediterranean dishes?
It produces rustic unresinated wines
These wines have flavors that pair well with Mediterranean cuisine.
